Accession Number
2007/2.51

Title
Untitled

Artist(s)
Seymour Lipton

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1975

Medium & Support
crayon on paper

Dimensions
8 9/16 in x 11 in (21.75 cm x 27.94 cm);8 9/16 in x 11 in (21.75 cm x 27.94 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Carol Lipton Goyette

Subject matter
Created by a prominent American abstract sculptor, this drawing is likely a study after one of his sculptures. Lipton's abstract sculpture often was meant to convey the complexities of the human psyche. 

Physical Description
This drawing on paper shows an abstract sculptural object on a rectangular base. The object has a ring-shaped element that surrounds the lower left portion of the elements of structure. In the background there is a simple horizon line. The artist signed and dated the work on this line in black crayon (c.r.) "Lipton 75".

Primary Object Classification
Drawing

Primary Object Type
abstract

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
crayons (drawing material)
sculpture (visual works)